Player Discussion Kaapo Kakko

[The Crypto Guy]

Any update on him? I did not see the third last night but saw some folks mention he may be banged up?

He's fine

 

[RangerBoy]

 

[LeetchisGod]

Still can't believe that we got him. It's going to be a joy to watch this kid develop.

 

[Machinehead]

I think the main problem isn’t having a rare number, everyone is cool with Kravtsov wearing 74, it’s just 45 is an ugly looking number to a decent amount of people

Not me. I would happily have Kakko wearing 9 and Kravtsov wearing 11.

 

[Thirty One]

Because of the number.

 

[Filthy Dangles]

Line rushes with Jones and who was that LW?

 

[GeorgeKaplan]

Not me. I would happily have Kakko wearing 9 and Kravtsov wearing 11.

If I’m gonna state my (admittedly not very strong) opinion on their numbers, I’m into Kravtsov’s 74, I think it looks good, I don’t like either of Kakko’s 45 or 24, I’d give him a single digit number

 

[Machinehead]

If I’m gonna state my (admittedly not very strong) opinion on their numbers, I’m into Kravtsov’s 74, I think it looks good, I don’t like either of Kakko’s 45 or 24, I’d give him a single digit number

The problem is we've run out of those.

But I don't really believe in number retirements. To me, that limits the player's legacy, whereas seeing 9 every night would be a constant reminder of Graves.

 

[GeorgeKaplan]

The problem is we've run out of those.

But I don't really believe in number retirements. To me, that limits the player's legacy, whereas seeing 9 every night would be a constant reminder of Graves.

4, 5, 6, and 8 aren’t retired, though Trouba’s wearing 8. And I’m fine with retiring numbers, for you it’s a constant reminder of Graves, for someone else it’s a constant reminder of Bathgate, etc, which kind of dilutes it IMO

 

[sbjnyc]

The problem is we've run out of those.

But I don't really believe in number retirements. To me, that limits the player's legacy, whereas seeing 9 every night would be a constant reminder of Graves.

4, 5, 6, and 8 aren’t retired, though Trouba’s wearing 8. And I’m fine with retiring numbers, for you it’s a constant reminder of Graves, for someone else it’s a constant reminder of Bathgate, etc, which kind of dilutes it IMO

At the Garden you seem them both. On TV retired numbers don't mean much.

 

[Vinny DeAngelo]

The problem is we've run out of those.

But I don't really believe in number retirements. To me, that limits the player's legacy, whereas seeing 9 every night would be a constant reminder of Graves.

But its also a sign of respect. You know that no one could even try to match the retired players legacy...

Imagine if some asshat started wearing 99 or 68. Those two numbers are soo clearly attached to certain guys

 

[broadwayblue]

Just pick any number so we can order our jerseys. Had to go with other guys because of this kid's humbleness. Lol

 

[RangersFan1994]

But its also a sign of respect. You know that no one could even try to match the retired players legacy...

Imagine if some asshat started wearing 99 or 68. Those two numbers are soo clearly attached to certain guys

99 retired by the whole league but imagine if we had a a prospect that wore 68 for looking up to Jagr or 61 for some idiot that looks up to Rick Nash

 

[Machinehead]

But its also a sign of respect. You know that no one could even try to match the retired players legacy...

Imagine if some asshat started wearing 99 or 68. Those two numbers are soo clearly attached to certain guys

That would be badass

 

[lemonybergamot]

It's so freakin nice to see a player that likes to shoot and can really rip it like Kakko. And even on the rush. So often we hear "WIDE", but I don't even care now cuz Kakko looks to have that killer instinct we've lacked for soo long.

 

[LeetchisGod]

It's so freakin nice to see a player that likes to shoot and can really rip it like Kakko. And even on the rush. So often we hear "WIDE", but I don't even care now cuz Kakko looks to have that killer instinct we've lacked for soo long.

Very astute point. This kid is an assassin in big games.

 

[NYRFANMANI]

(I don't think Caufield is the best shooter of the draft class)

 

[Kaako Kappo]

(I don't think Caufield is the best shooter of the draft class)

(I don't think Kakko's an exceptionally good shooter, his shot lacks velocity and accuracy. Luckily one of the easiest things to improve)

 

[Amazing Kreiderman]

Just pick any number so we can order our jerseys. Had to go with other guys because of this kid's humbleness. Lol

It's not Kakko's humbleness, it's the Rangers being the most conservative franchise in NA sports. They don't allow players to switch until they make the team.

Stepan in 2010, from 57 to 21
Hayes in 2014, from 59 to 13
Howden in 2018, from 48 to 21

It always happens after pre-season, when they make the team

 

[broadwayblue]

It's not Kakko's humbleness, it's the Rangers being the most conservative franchise in NA sports. They don't allow players to switch until they make the team.

Stepan in 2010, from 57 to 21
Hayes in 2014, from 59 to 13
Howden in 2018, from 48 to 21

It always happens after pre-season, when they make the team

Interesting. Didn't know that. Thanks. Still, it cost me a Kakko jersey for opening night. Guess I'll have to make do with Panarin. lol

 

[NYRFANMANI]

Tonight it's against the Cheese Steak, they better play Kakko.

 

[Kaako Kappo]

I'm already tired of the Hughes vs Kakko bs. And it's gonna be like this every time one of them does something. Oh my f***ing god. Whatever one of these kids do doesn't take anything away from the other one. AAAAAA

 

[egelband]

Heard he asked Tino Martinez for his blessing to wear number 24 and Tino said no

Did Tino ask Willie Mays?

 

[egelband]

How cool would that be
Or two zeros "00"
Or three digits like 999!

Fixed that

 

[Nate070]

(I don't think Kakko's an exceptionally good shooter, his shot lacks velocity and accuracy. Luckily one of the easiest things to improve)

Wrong